Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Family Practice (PA/NP)
About The Position
Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions (ESSS) is partnering with Rosebud IHS Hospital in Rosebud, South Dakota, to hire two experienced Advanced Practice Providers (Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners) for a full-time outpatient primary care assignment. Providers will care for adult and pediatric patients alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The position is a six-month 1099 independent contractor assignment, with potential for extension, and offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM with no weekends or holidays. The target start date is January or February 2027. The role provides comprehensive primary care services to patients in the Rosebud community. Applicants must meet the stated education, certification, licensing, prescriptive authority, DEA, BLS, experience, credentialing, background determination, health documentation, and facility training requirements. ESSS follows the Indian Preference Policy described in the posting.
Requirements
- Strong clinical, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently in an outpatient primary care setting.
- Excellent communication, patient education, and teamwork abilities.
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Must be a U.S. citizen residing primarily in the United States.
- Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current national certification appropriate to the provider's discipline (NCCPA, ANCC, or AANPCB).
- Active, unrestricted PA or NP license in any U.S. state or territory.
- South Dakota prescriptive authority.
- Current DEA registration for Schedule II–V medications.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years of outpatient primary care experience.
- Experience providing care to patients of all ages, including pediatric and adult populations.
- Experience managing acute and chronic conditions and making independent clinical decisions.
- Must be able to complete IHS credentialing and privileging requirements and obtain a favorable preliminary federal background determination before providing patient care.
- Immunization records and applicable IHS health documentation are required.
- Must complete required facility training.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
- Previous IHS, Tribal Health, rural, or underserved community experience.
- Previous locum tenens experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to adult and pediatric patients.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions.
- Perform physical exams, preventive screenings, well-child visits, and immunizations.
- Develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Provide patient education, referrals, and continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team.
Benefits
- Competitive 1099 contract compensation.
- Full-time weekday schedule with no weekends or holidays.
- Six-month contract with opportunities for extension.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference serving the Rosebud community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
